Big Windup 2007

Big Windup: The series, set in Saitama, follows Ren Mihashi, who had previously excelled as his middle school baseball teams ace pitcher, due to his grandfathers connections as its manager. As he graduates to high school, whose baseball team his grandfather does not manage, he initially does not believe he is good enough to succeed at baseball, however, but assisted by his friends, he grows in stature, confidence and skill, helping his team excel with his own ability.